About Josephine Strand: Josephine Strand was born in Italy, grew up in South Africa, and is a long-time resident of the United States. She discovered her love of books when she was introduced to her town’s public library at the age of eight. At nine, she gained her English teacher’s praise with her short story The Library at Midnight. She hasn’t stopped writing since, though Misty Dreams is her first published novel. Her travels between the three continents have strengthened her love for the … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Josephine Strand
Interview with Author – Ryan D. Meier
About Ryan D. Meier: Ryan D. Meier is an American born fantasy author born and raised in the Hudson Valley region of New York where he lives with his wife and four children. We love to hike, have lots of laughs, and enjoy life as much as possible. I'm passionate about storytelling and literacy, and advocate for the power of speculative fiction. I love a good story as much as I love telling one, and love to talk shop (writing & storytelling). What inspires you to write? I … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Ryan D. Meier
Interview with Author – Matthew Paris
About Matthew Paris: I was born and raised in Houston, Texas. When I was younger writing is something I never really thought about. I was more a sports kid. However, by the time I go to high school I was doing really well in English class. My Sophomore year I was in English class and my teacher came up to me with an A paper I wrote and she said, she thinks this is a talent and I should explore this. I attended Texas Tech University, where I got my Bachelor's in English Literature. … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Matthew Paris
Interview with Author – Lucinda Race
About Lucinda Race: ward winning author Lucinda Race writes about family, love and happily ever afters. Award-winning author Lucinda Race is a lifelong fan of romantic fiction. As a young girl, she spent hours reading romance novels and getting lost in the hope they represent. While her friends dreamed of becoming doctors and engineers, her dreams were to become a writer—a romance novelist. As life twisted and turned, she found herself writing nonfiction but longed to turn to her true … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Lucinda Race
Interview with Author – Mike Shoreman
About Mike Shoreman: Mike Shoreman, aka "The Unbalanced Paddleboarder," experienced the most significant crash he has ever known as a neurological condition called Ramsay Hunt Syndrome came rushing in to take away every joy in life that he had worked so hard to obtain. He decided to take the next right step in his darkest hour, finding power and confidence and began to rise higher than he ever thought possible. Mike was named the SUP Man of the Year in 2020 and won Speaker Slam, the … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Mike Shoreman
Interview with Author – Samantha R Evans
About Samantha R Evans: Born in Northern California. Wife, mother to three amazing children, and author of fantasy and adventure. Brings adventure with a mix of fantasy to the pages. Advocate for people who have Russel Silver Syndrome, and epilepsy. What inspires you to write? Being a storyteller. Getting the attention of the reader. Reading such beautiful fantasy novels, and realize that I could do the same thing. What authors do you read when you aren't writing? J.R.R. Tolkien, and … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Samantha R Evans
Interview with Author – Lynessa Layne
About Lynessa Layne: Originally from Plantersville, Texas, Lynessa now resides on the outskirts of Montgomery, Alabama with her husband, five children and a baker's dozen of furry and feathered friends. She is a member of Romance Writers of America, The Royal Society of Literature (London, UK), Florida Writers Association, Alabama Writers Conclave, Tuscaloosa Writers & Illustrators Guild, and is a Writer's Digest Certified Copy Editor. Lynessa is a 2017 Writer's Digest … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Lynessa Layne
Interview with Author – Dr. Stuart Knott
About Dr. Stuart Knott: A lifelong fan of horror, science-fiction, and action films, I have spent much of my free time between working and studying writing stories of varying length and quality. Having completed my PhD, I now apply my skills to critiquing the media I love so much and have been branching out into self-publishing my stories through Amazon. What inspires you to write? I’ve had many inspirations over the years from a variety of media but, despite my nearly eleven years in … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Dr. Stuart Knott
Interview with Author – Mahwish Khan
About Mahwish khan: Being different is what mahwish khan always wanted and did starting from the fact that despite being a science student she loves literature with all her heart. She's passionate about the things she do and writing gives her immense pleasure as she says " I can put forward my thoughts without being judged" . Also , she believes that it's high time people start pursuading things that actually interests them . What inspires you to write? Honestly , I … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Mahwish Khan
Interview with Author – Damien Tiller
About Damien Tiller: Damien Tiller was born in Portsmouth, UK, to working class parents. A chequered childhood with less than perfect parents and absence from schooling, combined with being diagnosed at a young age as dyslexic and spending his teen years living in a squat in Boscombe, should have meant that a career in writing seemed far-fetched. However, Damien found comfort in escapism and used writing to escape his own demons, leading to his first novel, "A Winter's … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Damien Tiller
Interview with Author – Jessica Highstreet
About Jessica Highstreet: Jessica Highstreet was born between two Great Lakes in Michigan, and raised on the shores of the Atlantic ocean in Florida. She currently lives, writes, and teaches in the shadows of the Rocky Mountains in Denver, Colorado. What inspires you to write? Recently, I had someone say to me, "I assume, when something traumatic happens in your life, you don't just pick up a pen and get to writing." I was like, "actually, yeah I do." It's … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Jessica Highstreet
Interview with Author – Denise Svajlenko
About Denise Svajlenko: I am a non-fiction writer whose work has appeared in newspapers and magazines including The Globe and Mail, Toronto Star, Durham Region This Week, Chatelaine, Real Woman, The Cottager, Family Camping, Best Years, and Florida Travel. I have recently published my first book titled Evolving: My Lessons of Self-Discovery. What inspires you to write? I am a voracious reader and seeker of true stories that inspire me. What authors do you read when you aren't writing? I … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Denise Svajlenko
